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To nd information on new products, see Page 6 and 7.
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Worm Gear Pair
Catalog Number of KHK Stock Gears
The Catalog Number for KHK stock gears is based on the simple
formula listed below. Please order KHK gears by specifying the
Catalog Numbers.
Worm Gear Pair
Feature Icons
RoHS Compliant
Product
Stainless Product
Re-machinable
Product
Resin Product
Finished Product Copper Alloy Product
Heat Treated Product
Injection Molded
Product
Ground Gear
Black Oxide coated
Products
(Example)
KWGDLKWGDLS
Duplex Worms
m1.5 4 Page 516
KWG
Ground Worm Shafts
m0.5 6 Page 522
AGDL
Duplex Worm Wheels
m1.5 4 Page 516
Reduction Ratio 20 60
AG
Worm Wheels
m0.5 1.5 Page 522
Reduction Ratio 10 60
AGF
Worm Wheels
m2 6 Page 526
Reduction Ratio 10 60
SWG
Ground Worms
m1 6 Page 532
Newly added
Series
AG
Worm Wheels
m1 6 Page 532
Reduction Ratio 10 60
BG
Bronze Worm Wheels
m0.5 6 Page 540
Reduction Ratio 10 60
SW
Steel Worms
m0.5 6 Page 540
Newly added
Series
CG
Gray Iron Worm Wheels
m1 6 Page 542
Reduction Ratio
10 120
DG
Plastic Worm Wheels
m0.5, 0.8 Page 556
Reduction Ratio 10 60
PG
Plastic Worm Wheels
m1 3 Page 558
Reduction Ratio
10 50
SUW
Stainless Steel Worms
m0.5 3 Page 556
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Worms
K W G DL 2 - R1
Hand of Thread & Number of
Starts (Right hand, Single thread)
Module (2)
Type (Duplex Worm)
Others (Ground Gear)
Type ( Worm)
Material (SCM440)
Material Type
K SCM440 W Worms
S S45C DL Duplex Worms
SU SUS303 Other Information
G Ground Gears
S Worm Shafts
Material Type
A CAC702(*ABC2) G Worm Wheels
B CAC502(*PBC2) GDL Duplex Worm Wheels
C FC200
D Polyacetal * ( ) indicates old JIS designation
P MC901
Worm Wheels
A G 1.5 - 20 R2
Hand of Thread & Number of Starts
(Right hand, Double thread)
Number of teeth (20)
Module (1.5)
Type (Worm Wheel)
Material (CAC702)
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Characteristics
Worm Gear Pair
NOTE 1 The material of cast hubs for AGF and AG worm wheels is FC200(Cast Iron). AG worm wheels mate primarily with SWG worms. But, for
Modules 0.8 or smaller, AG worm wheels mate with KWG worms.
NOTE 2 KHK stock worms and worm wheels are produced to KHKs own precision grades. See the Precision of Worms and Worm Wheelsin
the Selection Hintssection.
Worm Grinding Machine by Klingelnberg Worm gear testing machine by Klingelnberg
Our precision gear cutting technology enables acceleration and noise reduction
Setting the proper tooth contact and the backlash is essential for using worm gears. Use KHK stock worm gears for safe, reliable use.
The simplest way to obtain a large speed reduction with high torque in a compact space is with worm gear drives. KHK stock
worms and worm wheels are available in modules 0.5 to 6 and in speed ratios of 1/10 to 1/120, made in a variety of materials
and styles. We also ofer stock duplex worms and worm wheels with which you can obtain a very low backlash, high rotational pre-
cision system. The following table lists the main features for easy selection.
Type Catalog No. Module
No. of threads
or reduction ratio
Material
JIS
Heat treat-
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Tooth
surface
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Precision
KHK W 001
KHK W 002
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Worm KWGDL 2 4
Single thread
SCM440
Thermal refned,
gear teeth induc-
tion hardened
Ground 1
High-precision duplex worms with superior strength. A
range of backlash values can be obtained by moving the
worm axially.
Worm KWGDLS 1.5 4
Single thread
SCM440
Thermal refned,
gear teeth induc-
tion hardened
Ground 1
Duplex worms with a shaft, excellent in accuracy and
strength. A range of backlash values can be obtained by
moving the worm axially.
Worm
Wheel
AGDL 1.5 4 20 60
CAC702
ABC2
Cut 1
Duplex worm wheels made of aluminum bronze, excel-
lent in wear-resistance. The pitch accuracy is frst grade.
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Single thread -
Double thread
SCM440
Thermal refned,
gear teeth induc-
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Ground 2
Grounded fnished worms with a shaft, including tooth
surface quenching treatment. Allows compact design
due to having small reference diameters.
Worm
Wheel
AG NOTE 1 0.5 1.5 10 60
CAC702
ABC2
Cut 2
Made of aluminum bronze, have excellent wear-resis-
tance. Wide selection is available for this item.
Worm
Wheel
AGF NOTE 1 2 6 10 60
CAC702
ABC2
Cut 2
Made of aluminum bronze, have excellent wear-resis-
tance. Allows compact design.
Worm SWG 1 6
Single thread -
Triple thread
S45C
Gear teeth
induction
hardened
Ground 2
Reasonably priced ground worms. Ready-to-use fnished
products from the J Series, are also available.
Worm
Wheel
AG NOTE 1 1 6 10 60
CAC702
ABC2
Cut 2
Made of aluminum bronze, have excellent wear-resis-
tance. Wide selection is available for this item.
Worm SW 0.5 6
Single thread -
Double thread
S45C
Cut
Thread
rolled
4
Economical, commonly used worms that have broad util-
ity. Ready-to-use fnished products from the J Series are
also available.
Worm SUW 0.5 3
Single thread -
Double thread
SUS303 Cut 4
Rust-resistant worms made of stainless steel suitable for
mating with DS or PG worm wheels. Finished products
for the J Series are also available.
Worm
Wheel
BG 0.5 6 10 60
CAC502
PBC2
Cut 4
Phosphorous bronze worm wheels have excellent wear
resistance. Interchangeable with CG Worm Wheels, and
enhances strength.
Worm
Wheel
CG 1 6 10 120 FC200 Cut 4
Economical, commonly used worm wheels that have
broad utility. Available with a large selection of modules
and number of teeth.
Worm
Wheel
DG 0.5 0.8 10 60 Polyacetal Cut 5
Fine pitch worm wheels made of polyacetal, a
stable plastic material.
Worm
Wheel
PG 1 3 10 50 MC901 Cut 5
Light weight and strong MC Nylon worm wheels.
Suitable for use in food machinery, and can be
used without lubricant.
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KHK Technical Information
The efficiency of power transmission varies somewhat
with the conditions of assembly and lubricant, but is gen-
erally 30
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90% (excludes losses from bearings and churn-
ing of lubricants). The efciency of KHK stock worm gear
pair is given below as a reference. To learn more about
strength calculation, please refer to the technical informa-
tion contained in the Surface Durability of Cylindrical
Worm Gearingsection on page 688.
1. Efciency of Worm Gear Pair
Worm rpm
Catalog No.
100 300 600 900 1200 1800
KWG0.5-R1 30 34 38 41 43 46
KWG0.8-R1 35 40 44 47 49 53
KWG1-R1 34 40 45 48 51 54
KWG1.5-R1 35 42 47 51 53 57
KWG2-R1 45 51 56 60 62 65
KWG2.5-R1 44 51 57 61 62 67
KWG3-R1 44 52 58 61 64 67
KWG4-R1 50 58 64 66 70 72
KWG5-R1 51 60 66 69 71 73
KWG6-R1 53 61 66 70 72 75
KWG0.5-R2 46 50 54 58 60 63
KWG0.8-R2 51 56 61 64 66 69
KWG1-R2 51 56 62 64 67 70
KWG1.5-R2 52 59 64 67 69 73
KWG2-R2 61 67 71 74 76 78
KWG2.5-R2 60 67 72 75 76 80
KWG3-R2 61 68 73 75 78 80
KWG4-R2 66 73 77 79 82 84
Worm rpm
Catalog No.
100 300 600 900 1200 1800
SWG1-R1 34 40 45 48 51 54
SWG1.5-R1 35 42 47 51 53 57
SWG2-R1 38 45 51 55 56 61
SWG2.5-R1 40 48 54 57 60 63
SWG3-R1 41 49 55 58 62 65
SWG4-R1 42 51 56 61 63 67
SWG5-R1 46 54 60 64 66 70
SWG6-R1 48 57 64 66 68 73
SWG1-R2 51 56 62 64 67 70
SWG1.5-R2 52 59 64 67 69 73
SWG2-R2 55 62 67 70 72 75
SWG2.5-R2 57 64 69 72 75 77
SWG3-R2 58 66 71 73 76 78
SWG4-R2 59 67 72 75 77 80
SWG5-R2 62 70 75 78 79 82
SWG6-R2 65 72 77 80 81 84
SWG3-R3 67 74 78 80 82 84
SWG4-R3 68 75 79 82 83 86
Efciency of KWGDLS/AGDL Worm Gear Pair ( %)
(rpm Rotation of worm)
Efciency of KWG/AG, AGF Worm Gear Pair ( %)
(rpm Rotation of worm)
Efciency of SWG/AG Worm Gear Pair ( %)
(rpm Rotation of worm)
Self-locking is defined as the inability of worm wheels to
drive the worms. Factors affecting the self-locking feature
include the materials of the worm and worm wheel, lead
angle, precision of manufacture, types of bearings, lubricant,
etc. Thus, it is not dependent simply on the lead angle. But,
in general, self-locking will occur when the lead angle in a
single thread worm is less than 4
Lubricant Lubricant for gears with proper viscosity and with anti-pressure additives
1.15
40
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Lubrication
NOTE 3
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Lubrication
Lubrication Oil bath
Starting condition Starting torque less than 200% of rated torque. Less than 2 starts per hour
Durability 26000 hours
Impact from motor Uniform load
Impact from load Uniform load
Allowable stress factor Sclim 0.67 0.70 0.42
Calculation assumptions for Bending Strength Calculation assumptions for Surface Durability
NOTE 2The gear strength formula is based on JGMA (Japanese Gear Manufacturers Association) specifcations and MC Nylon Technical Databy
Nippon Polypenco Limited. The units for the rotational speed (rpm) and the stress (kgf/mm2) are adjusted to the units needed in the formula.
NOTE 3Allowable bending stress of DG worm wheel is the value we estimated.
RH single thread LH single thread
RH double thread LH double thread
The Helixes of Worms and Worm Wheels
The Maximum Allowable Sliding Speed Due to Heat
Catalog No. Max. Sliding Speed (m/s)
AGDL 15
AGF 15
AG 15
BG 10
CG 2.5
PG 1no lubrication